57 The sons of Solomon's servants: the sons of So'tai, the sons of So'phereth, the sons of Peri'da, 58 the sons of Ja'ala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, 59 the sons of Shephati'ah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Po'chereth-hazzeba'im, the sons of Amon. 60 All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon's servants were three hundred and ninety-two.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:57-60
Commentary on Nehemiah 7:5-73
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Nehemiah knew that the safety of a city, under God, depends more upon the inhabitants than upon its walls. Every good gift and every good work are from above. God gives knowledge, he gives grace; all is of him, and therefore all must be to him. What is done by human prudence, must be ascribed to the direction of Divine Providence. But woe to those who turn back from the Lord, loving this present world! and happy those who dedicate themselves, and their substance, to his service and glory!